Milbank is serious about remaking itself:

https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/ex-us-solicitor-general-neal-katyal-joins-law-firm-milbank-2025-02-12/

Good for them (and good for associates everywhere)!

What are your thoughts on Art vs. Entertainment?

Hi Folks,
I got selected in LTI and got confirmation on selection procedure, I had a discussion with line HRon CTC part as well, now after all discussion HR is telling she is not getting approval from BU on my on boarding because of hing demand of CTC, now I am asking to line HR on offered CTC but I am not getting an update, can you please guide me what should I do now.@Lti

How do firms give bonuses to associate attorneys? Quarterly, monthly, annually? What is a bonus based on? Money recieved, billable hours, etc?

I'm looking to set up a bonus structure for a new associate.

A dynamic professional with 7.6 years of extensive experience in Business Development, P&L Management, Operations Management, Training and Recruitment, Guest or Client Servicing, Sales, Banking and Finance, General Administration across the Hospitality Industry.

Seeking a position where I can make the best utilization of my knowledge & skills that will help me grow & develop along with the organization

Who all agrees PWC is full of toxic interviewers who just come to satisfy their ego & pass the frustration

Is it same with work culture too ?

Guys why nothing here. Don't let this group die. Oil and gas has very limited jobs and no one is posting anything. Please participate.
I need job as a oil and gas professional. Anyone please share opportunity. By the way I am from India right now but ready to work any where.

Data Scientists: What were the skills you were interviewed on and what are the skills that you use in your day to day job? Let’s create a thread.

What are the automotive companies offering full time WFH?

I recently got an offer from IBM consulting. My joining location is Dlf it park, Ramapuram. Are there any other offices for IBM in Chennai?

Does ibm provide bus or cab facilities? I am currently staying in kelambakkam which is very far. How are the work from home options?

Dear Recruiters on LinkedIn, please don't ghost us as if we have done something wrong, once our profile is rejected or not fit. We deserve to know the reason for rejection. Please be professional.

#Hiring

What is the best parking garage for downtown parking for the best price? Anywhere near the Frost bank is a huge plus

Curious how many of you live outside of Austin but commute to work within the city? Or if you’re fully remote.

Hi all! I just moved to Austin and know absolutely no one. If you’re in your mid to late twenties and are interested in adding a queer girl to your friend group, let me buy you a drink! Shameless, I know, but you gotta do what you gotta do. My interests include Michigan football, bar hopping, water sports, and real estate 🙂

Any one knows the average salary for an inpatient pharmacy operations manager salary in San Francisco?
Thank you!

Anybody have experience with JD-specific mortgage loans? I know BBVA offers one

Lawyer Couples:
I’m currently an associate (no kids) in a very busy corp group (think 50-60 billable weekly). My wife works significantly less (currently part time, 10-15, but hopefully will be full time soon). I find myself getting upset when asked to help with basic household things (trash, cooking etc.) when she’s been lounging around watching Netflix all day. Am I being reasonable or am I a misogynist? How do you deal with one person having significantly more free time than the other?

How many matters is typical for one associate to handle (BL lit)? I know it is group-specific, but just trying to get a general idea. I’m a 2nd year and I am the only associate staffed on about 30 cases-meaning I keep track of all deadlines, do all day to day assignments, keep on top of following up with client/OC, and all research/drafting. Partners handle deps/court but that is about it. Is this a normal case load to be responsible for as a jr? I being dramatic by thinking this is too much?

Leaving after one year to another biglaw firm?

Can you name a firm (preferably NY office) that lets its associates work from a different country with no issues? The mid-size firm I’m currently at has been very flexible during covid but I’m looking to change firm (biglaw). Since my family is abroad I find it extremely valuable to be able to do this (I did this even before covid for a couple of weeks, twice a year). I’ve heard firms like Latham and Paul Weiss don’t allow it for tax reasons.

Incoming transactional attorney. Will be licensed (hopefully—July bar taker) in a non-UBE state. My firm has offices in almost every major city.

Do I need to wait 5 years before being able to waive into states to become licensed there, in case I want to leave my current state? How does that work?

“Absolutely no rush on this today—just send it by 6am tomorrow!”

Litigators—how many different cases are you on?

Been feeling spread too thin lately but I don’t know whats typical. Curious what others do. And would you mind sharing whether you’re a junior, midlevel, partner, etc??

I realize sheer number of cases doesn’t tell the whole story… obviously you can be buried on one massive case. I’m finding it hard to jump back and forth between everything I have going on right now, though, but I don’t know if the answer is to just deal with it.

What firms are pushing/expected to require/have formally required return to office after Labor Day?

How do you stay motivated day-to-day when the work gets boring? I'm a first-year associate who was assigned a long-term project with no deadlines. I'm struggling to bill 8 hours/day on this incredibly repetitive project.

I know that some other associates at my level are approximately 30% behind other associates in hours on a month to month basis. Yet all of these associates say they are “at capacity”, and myself and another associate still end up being assigned work instead of them. How do we handle this? For reference, all associates are around the firms minimum requirement, it’s just that a few of us are 30+% over and it is leading to burnout.

What does venture counsel mean at WSGR? I just lateraled and am working with one - he seems to be doing all the junior work for the team so am confused?

Why do firms fire people with low but still profitable hours? I am in my first full year on track for pretty low hours (~1500) but the actual realized fees (after writedowns) are still double my yearly salary. Is it because firms know they could replace someone like me with an equivalent attorney who would bill more?

How does one go about switching practice groups within the same firm? I was under the impression it’s better to lateral elsewhere but I do really like my firm, just not the work in this practice area. Want to switch from transactional to litigation.

Anyone at Fried Frank know what day bonuses are usually paid on?

With the various RTO rumors/fear out there and in the absence of spring/summer/fall(?) bonuses. Would you consider coming into the office more if your firm offered bonuses linked to days in the office (coupled with billable targets, of course)?

What is the best biglaw firm in Austin, TX?

Can I quit a job I started Monday? Lmao

How long did your longest matter last? I imagine litigators take the cake here but curious about deals as well.

Best NY firms for capital markets that's not just a UW-side sweatshop? Bonus points if anyone has heard or remotely thought that the group was actually nice-ish/collegial-ish.